Wilmington police event aims for empowerment of young girls
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By Alexandra Golder
Intern
For many, the U.S. Marine Corps is man’s work. But not to First Sgt. Sandra LaRochelle, who spoke to the girls gathered...
UNCW, New Hanover County Schools to join Kennedy Center arts education program
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By Elizabeth Weaver
Intern
Three local educators will travel to the nation’s capital this spring to participate in a national program designed to bring more art...
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Tuesday, Feb. 9
Wrightsville Beach Marketing Advisory Committee meeting,
3 p.m., Town Hall conference room
Locally-sourced food vendor plans new downtown Wilmington grocery store
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By Elizabeth Weaver
Intern
A Wilmington vendor specializing in locally sourced food and produce will bring a grocery store back to downtown this summer when it...
Dawson lauds beach sand efforts in county address, candidates response coming
While the New Hanover County State of the County address began with a flourish of “thank yous” and recognition of noteworthy audience members, its...
Sold-out Shag Classic in Wrightsville Beach raises money for cancer through dancing
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By McCall Reeder
Intern
The Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach was home to a retreat full of shag lessons and beach music last weekend when...
Wrightsville Beach bids farewell to public works director Mike Vukelich
The Town of Wrightsville Beach is down more than 30 years of experienced leadership on its staff, as the retirements of both the fire chief...
King brings father’s message of nonviolence to UNCW
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By Alexandra Golder
Intern
Echoing her father’s message on nonviolence, Dr. Bernice King delivered a rousing address of today’s civil rights issues in Wilmington on Friday...
Commission labels 10 new heritage trees
Ten trees, including the Ogden Oak, have been added to a list of more than 50 heritage trees by Wilmington’s Tree Commission.
Commission vice chair...
New WBBC pastor urges people to show love for others
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By Chris Russell
Contributing Writer
Pastor John McIntyre is a Cape Fear farm boy who loves the countryside, hunting, fishing, writing and music, and recently took...